As with Dan, Sam is also a very quick, creative and one touch player who heaps on the pressure defensively. 17. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Blake Drury and Oakleigh teammate Luke Teal may come into the fold around this range, as well as Bendigos Jason Gillbee. The Giants could well trade this selection and hope the players they like are also there with their other two picks at the end of the first round. Gold Coast - Charlie Constable Clubs are expecting him to be taken around the top 20 of the draft after what was an impressive season playing as a small forward with Gippsland and Vic Country. The son of former player Adrian is, however, expected to technically be drafted as a northern Academy prospect, having grown up in Queensland and played for the Lions' Academy this year. 16. They have signed Darryl McDowell-White, the son of triple premiership defender Darryl, as a category B rookie. He also plays a high impact per possession game, wins the ball at full speed through the midfield and causes headaches up forward aerially, when the ball hits the deck and when isolated one-on-one. Cam Mackenzie, if available, will also be strongly looked at, the same for Elijah Tsatas and Mattaes Phillipou. So far, clubs have held firm. It could be a case of pick No.5 and out for the Suns, with the club possibly using upgraded rookies to fill the rest of their allocated spots. Hes reliable and a hard worker the Demons would love. Pick 12 (Western Bulldogs) Jedd BusslingerKey Defender | 196cm | 82kg | 11/03/2004. Josh Weddle is a player who seems destined to be snapped up by one of GWS, Collingwood or Sydney in the 15-21 range. 13. Profile: What separates Horne-Francis from the rest of the pool is his application and influence defensively, with his aggression, pressure, tackling, second and third efforts and run back in support elite even by AFL standards. borderbarry; He is ready to pick up and move and has told clubs of his readiness to go anywhere for his chance. Is good at ground level and shapes as a player who could force his way into a senior side soonish. 4. 2022 Travon Walker, DE, Georgia. Height, Weight: 182cm, 73kg Picks: 13, 37, 78, 83 (likely to use two selections). The Giants are likely to use five live picks at the draft, but that could also be shifted by trades and where a bid comes on Academy midfielder Harry Rowston, which may be a top-20 chance but also could come past their fifth pick. The equation is simple. He has been a game-breaker at stages throughout this season as another midfielder in the pool with strength, speed and an explosive streak. Carlton will sit and wait to see if a player slides through to its pick. This could be a surprise pick but the Roos have shown interest in McCallum and he has been watched closely by clubs across the season for this area of the draft. The Murray Bushrangers forward is a medium size but can play taller with his lead-up style and springy aerial game, though will requires plenty of faith from clubs given his current status. 2. If not him? It's almost in Geelong's remit to take a surprise late in the piece. Pick 14 (Melbourne) Matthew JeffersonKey Forward | 195cm | 84kg | 08/03/2004. AFL: The importance of winning the post-clearance contested possession differential The team talks pre vs. post-clearance contested possession differentials, Adelaide's bonafides, Gather Round, the Suns, and more. Richmond - Jacob Van Rooyen Groundhog Day: Why should we care about the Suns? Josh Weddle would be a shot if he is available, the same for Ed Allan and Matt Jefferson if either slipped. Voss' top-20 position on this draft board is based on the view that he is an any-AFL club best-22 calibre piece, with the decision of AFL clubs to pass on Voss last year and again during the mid . Having been overlooked by the likes of Geelong and West Coast within the top 10 of this hypothetical draft, Jedd Busslinger wont last too much longer with the Western Bulldogs lurking at pick 12. Pick one team. Profile: A low risk, ready-to-go midfielder, Ward is one of the very best and most complete midfielders in this draft with his combination of contested ball winning, sound skills, agility and endurance. The Kangaroos have zeroed in on Sheezel for some time and he would offer them a different element to their forward mix. Our guru Cal Twomey has revealed his Phantom Draft for 2022. He lands in the Eagles nest in our eyes, offering high upside and massively versatile scope for development for the rebuilding side. Cowan himself is an excitement machine, catching the eye with his aggressive runs and booming left-foot kick. This could well be a decision between Allan and Vic Metro key forward Matt Jefferson, who is right in the Eagles' mix. Profile: A strong marking lead up forward, Curtis is one of this year's most potent goal-kickers. Ever since Geelong was in the mix for Gold Coast's pick No.7 as part of the Jack Bowes deal, Clark has been linked to the selection. Rye Penny, a rebounder out of defence, could be another in the mix, the same for on-baller Billy Dowling. 56. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Max Gruzewski, POS: RuckmanHt 202cm, Wt 97kg, DOB 22/1/04From West Adelaide/South Australia. 20. Elsewhere, the likes of Sam Gilbey and Jed Hagan are other West Aussies who offer great value. Carlton is a trade watch. Get the ESPN App from the Google Play Store to get the latest sports scores, news and videos. They have also had pick No.22 on the trade table for a while, knowing it is in a risky zone for a potential Alwyn Davey jnr bid, but it is looking less likely now to be swallowed up by matching the bid. While he is visibly quick, he is also hard at the ball and is a capable contested ball winning mid. 41. An electric half-forward/midfielder who turns games with his exploits around goal, ability to mark overhead and create opportunities with his physical, tough approach. They could settle nicely with this pick, though. Profile: Sonsie is a speedy midfielder with a burst of acceleration, composure with ball in hand, great vision and kick placement for targets to lead onto. In need of time to add muscle to his slender frame, Flockhart is a high leaper and capable marking threat on the lead who covers the ground well. Picks: 1, 15, 18, 19, 31, 57 (likely to use five selections). With speed and capabilities around goal, the mature-ager could be an appealing role-playing pressure forward option for any club. Picks: 30, 43, 44, 65, 70, 77 (likely to use four selections). Height, Weight: 193cm, 82kg The only question here is if GWS bid on Will Ashcroft with No.1 or not. GWS has looked at packaging two of its later first-round picks to move up the board, while pick No.15 (and No.19 as well) is on the trade table at the right price; they will look for a future first-rounder but have also had offers of a future second-round pick for 19. The 2021 AFL National Draft is closing in and the team at Rookie Me Central completed their Phantom Draft for another year. Package up Tsatas' best games and standout performances and his top five games of this year will stand up against anyone else's in the draft. He has attracted interest from the likes of West Coast and Geelong further up the order, as well as the Western Bulldogs and Sydney in this range. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Mattaes Phillipou, POS: MidfielderHt 183cm, Wt 71kg, DOB 16/1/04From Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country. 12. Among those who will also attract second round interest are running machine Jaxon Binns and classy small Harvey Gallagher, while West Australian bolter Kaleb Smith seems to be on a few clubs wish lists. If not him? After 12 months of speculating, watching, analysing and compiling, the day or in this case days is here. 00:00:00 Forward 15 seconds Back 15 seconds Share Subscribe Description While Roberts does his best work as an inside midfielder, he can also push forward and hit the scoreboard. Academy ruckman Nick Madden could get a late bid but if not, shapes as a category B rookie for the Giants, while Academy prospect and high-level runner Jason Gillbee is also a chance there. ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of August, with a versatile Calder Cannon and a leading WAFL prospect catapulting into top 10 . By the time bids come in, Fremantle is set to enter the draft outside the top 30 for the first time since 2004 after it traded its first-round pick in the Luke Jackson deal. Stroud available at quarterback in his first season as an NFL head coach. With a current game built around his physical strength, Conway will take time to develop his craft around the ground. A standout around the stoppages and a player who does everything with intensity, Clark is a local (albeit a Collingwood fan) and the Cats have tracked him closely. Geelong - Alastair Lord If not him? Profile: A speedy forward, Clarke is one of this draft's best crumbers with his speed, agility and kicking both to targets inside 50 and finishing around goal his greatest strengths. Picks: 10, 29, 49, 64, 74 (likely to use four selections). The Magpies have been linked to Ryan and he is a player who takes the game on with his athleticism and run (he completed the 2km time trial in 6:16 minutes at the Draft Combine). Height, Weight: 189cm, 75kg Whether it be with pick three or four, many people in the know have long thought North Melbourne would inevitably snare Harry Sheezel with one of these two selections. Pick 20 (Sydney) Josh WeddleTall Defender | 192cm | 91kg | 25/05/2004. Stay on current site or go to US version. Runner Jaxon Binns could also be a chance around this mark, as may Olli Hotton. The Bombers could look to try to trade up before No.22 if Elijah Hewett is still available. North Melbourne seems the team most likely to pull the trigger on a Will Ashcroft bid, and that is the case in our hypothetical draft. They could do some deals for that either on night one or two. If they hold where they are, Isaac Keeler could be worth considering at pick 37. 43. How Motlop impacts games most is through his forward pressure, with his tackling and chasing often relentless. Elijah Hewett will likely be high on the wish list of West Coast, but he lands in Sydney here after being overlooked to stay in his home state. Jacob Konstanty is another the Swans have done their work on in this range, while ruckman Harry Barnett has been linked to Sydney too. The Giants have shown interest. Later on in the draft, they will also grab Alwyn's twin Jayden as a father-son, likely with their last pick, while forward Anthony Munkara has some interest but still seems most likely to be available as a late pick or category B rookie under Next Generation Academy rules. If its not Elijah Hewett, Allan seems a good fit given his local status and long-term potential. Picks: 2, 3, 23, 40 (likely to use four selections). HERE is the Phantom Draft for 2022. The Saints are in the market for another earlier selection inside the top group, so could be active in pick swap discussions over the both nights. Clarke is among a handful of options likely to come into the Dogs' thinking at this point. He has good agility and evasion, with his best work coming when in traffic. On November 28 some of the best young talents in the country are set to live out their lifelong dream of becoming professional footballers. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Profile: Hough is a hard-working midfielder who has displayed the versatility to play across all lines. His production and impact during the latter part of the NAB League season was comparable with the play of Daicos. Archie Lovelock, a ball-winner from Glenelg, could be a rookie shot, with runner Caleb Mitchell also capturing some interest. Hollands is a Blues supporter and suits the clubs need for more outside midfielders, with his running capacity proving a massive selling point. He battled through Covid and its long-term effects to compile a strong season overall, showcasing his explosive streak through the middle while also rolling to the outside and up forward. 2022 Covid top-up players. 33. Will be a fun player to watch. Busslingers season ended early as he went under the knife to repair a shoulder which had troubled him until that point, though he remains arguably the pick of the tall defenders. If not him? He missed a big chunk of the middle of the year due to a knee injury but returned late in the season and featured for Vic Metro in the final game of the under-18 championships. Western Bulldogs - Blake Schlensog 8. But Clark is their man in this scenario, likened to retiring Cats champion Joel Selwood for his leadership quality and uncompromising competitiveness. Height, Weight: 185cm, 77kg Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Josh Weddle, POS: Small forwardHt 177cm, Wt 73kg, DOB 9/11/04From Gippsland Power/Vic Country. New posts Search forums. It may not display this or other websites correctly. They'll be aggressive and have draft capital to spend given they have two first-rounders next year. Able to play both inside and outside, Tsatas is another top talent whose season was interrupted by injury, though he came out the other side of a foot fracture in immense late-season form. North Melbourne would be expected to bid on Ashcroft if the Giants don't pull the trigger. Having skipped bidding last year to select Jason Horne-Francis, only to lose him during trade period, the Roos have a near-direct replacement for him in the form of George Wardlaw. Jack O'Sullivan's year was interrupted by injury but the midfielder/forward has been looked at by the Hawks as a potential late option, as is tall ball-winner Mitch Szybkowski, who shapes as being available after pick 30. The Suns have built a strong group of youngsters in recent seasons and Humphrey's panache would give them another element within their group. Some clubs had believed that one of Elijah Tsatas, Cam Mackenzie or Mattaes Phillipou could get through to this range, but that appears unlikely now. The Hawks flew Phillipou over this week to interview in Melbourne. Profile: Rapidly developing, Alleer has become an intercept marking force in the SANFL at League level, with his leap, ability to read the ball in flight, aerial aggression and competitiveness one-on-one among his greatest strengths. Pick 30 (West Coast) Coby BurgielMidfielder | 183cm | 80kg | 09/09/2004. Warner's strength is his endurance - demonstrated by how he covers the ground at speed, takes the game on with ball in hand and generates drive by foot. His size at 189cm and all-round athletic quality compliment the hard edge he offers in contested situations, making Ginbey a desirable asset around the top 10 range. Justification: Adds power and goalkicking flair Carlton needs in the small-medium department, with potential to pinch hit in midfield down the line. Should the Kangaroos do so, and Brisbane duly match, Ashcroft would draw level with Sam Darcy as the earliest father-son selection in draft history. It would be hard for the Cats to look past him if he's available, such has been the high quality of Clark's season in the midfield for the Geelong Falcons and Vic Country. It's why the Kangaroos are expected to trade their pick No.40 to Brisbane at the start of the draft in exchange for a future third-round selection because they can use a later one for Harvey and generate a future pick from the Lions, who have looked for the extra points. Height, Weight: 191cm, 86kg Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jacob Konstanty, POS: MidfielderHt 183cm, Wt 76kg, DOB 24/2/04From Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies. AFL Rookie Rankings: An historic start for a bumper draft class, One win after four games but don't write the Tigers off yet, AFL Draft Power Rankings: Harley Reid leads the top 20 prospects, AFL Draft: Five must-watch prospects in 2023. This is the September edition of AFL.com.au's Phantom Form Guide, where we rank the best 30 players in the 2021 draft pool from around the country. Profile: A high flying key defender, Gibcus is at his best when he backs himself to read the ball in flight and launches for intercept marks. The Larke Medallist and All Australian captain only adds to Brisbanes strong engine room, headlining what has been a ridiculously prolific offseason for the Queensland club. With his skills and explosive run, there is also future scope for Windhager to develop as a rebounding defender. Versatile small Darcy Jones could be a consideration, as may Charlie Clarke or Jacob Konstanty if either is available. Richmond has the latest draft start of any club and have to sit and wait until late in the third round before opening its account. Collingwood - Nick Daicos (Collingwood father-son) - bid matched There is additional intrigue around Goater as a possible midfielder in the future due to his promising distribution by hand, composure and evasion. Height, Weight: 190cm, 79kg SOUTH Australia's top AFL Women's draft prospects returned for Round 8 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women's on the weekend. The Demons have been linked to Jefferson and he could be a key forward to add to their group and a long-term foil for Jacob van Rooyen. Clubs are looking at this pick as one that could swap hands on draft night. The Giants paid a big price to go up the draft board to get the No.1 selection for a reason, and it was Cadman. Height, Weight: 194cm, 91kg The top 30 could account for more than half of this year's national draft picks, but there are still plenty of whispers around who goes where after that. Brisbane doesn't have Academy access to forward Shadeau Brain, as he hasn't lived in the zone long enough, but they do have first call on him as a state-based player in the rookie draft if he is available then. Playing his best football through the midfield, Draper is versatile enough to slot into a front half or defence just as easily. The Swans are a chance to call out Michalanney's name within the first round if he's still there, with some others rating him earlier. 39. Pick 13 (West Coast) Edward AllanUtility | 194cm | 83kg | 26/05/2004. Clubs like the Western Bulldogs and Sydney may be ones to pull the trigger, but GWS does so in our hypothetical draft. It has been an unprecedented year in many aspects; with Victorian talents, who typically make up over half of the selected players, unable to take the field []. If the Dockers look for a different young ruck to add to their group, Clay Tucker and Max Knobel could be weighed up, while Next Generation Academy pair Conrad Williams and Josh Draper appear likely to be listed as category B rookies if overlooked at the national intake. ON the eve of the 2022 AFL Draft, Rookie Me Central has nailed down its final Phantom Draft order. Profile: An explosive midfielder and forward, Windhager is at his best bursting out of stoppages and hitting leading targets inside 50. When asked to play a more defensively-oriented role he is also capable of restricting the impact of his opponents. Playing a competitive brand of football, Wilmot was born on the December 31 and will be the youngest drafted this year, so clubs will back him in as an upside selection with substantial scope to develop. West Coast - Neil Erasmus 00:00:00 Forward 15 seconds Back 15 seconds Share Subscribe Description Have the Tigers over-achieved? Defender Luke Teal, who trained with the Tigers in the pre-season, could be on the board around this area and may be a consideration, while Tasmanian Seth Campbell (a medium forward) could also be a chance, with key defenders James Van Es and Tom McCallum likely to have been already snapped up by the time its the Tigers open their account. The Crows traded out of the second round and bolstered their back-end points for a potential early bid on Michalanney. Elijah Tsatas had also been close to their top group. If Jhye Clark is still on the board he would also be right in the mix. Going through rigorous. St Kilda - Mitch Owens (St Kilda Next-Generation Academy) - bid matched You are using an out of date browser. 14. (Getty Images: Paul Kane) There is a chance Hewett is still available by the Eagles' third pick. Height, Weight: 195cm, 95kg Brisbane - Darcy Wilmot Height, Weight: 179cm, 75kg Profile: When he gets his confidence up, Bazzo is one of the best in this draft flying for intercept marks and chopping off opposition kicks at will. Geelong - Mitch Knevitt Profile: A talented and speedy small forward, Rankin possesses freakish agility and one-touch ground level capabilities. Height, Weight: 178cm, 70kg St Kilda - Marcus Windhager (St Kilda Next-Generation Academy) - bid matched The Swans could get creative with their picks bundle up or trade out but if they hold, Weddle shapes as an option with their opening selection. Having been pegged as a potential top 20 selection by other clubs for some time now, there has been late word that such evaluation may well come to fruition on draft night. The Bulldogs are expected to use just one pick outside the top 30 in the national draft, so it will be a case of wait and see who gets through. We take you through each pick made across [], LAST night Rookie Me Centrals AFL Womens Draft experts took up the challenge of the club recruiters in the first Phantom Draft. Height, Weight: 184cm, 76kg Hell be highly sought after too, with many clubs in the frame for his services. He is quick of mind and foot, and capable of splitting through gaps and making the play (he broke the Draft Combine record in the agility test).
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